RN- Specialty II-Cath Lab - FT - Days- $20K Sign on Bonus - JDCH
Memorial Healthcare System

Job Info

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Location:
Hollywood, Florida

We have an outstanding reputation for providing patient- and family-centered care that exceeds all expectations. Together, we have created an award-winning, nationally-recognized system where every effort is focused on delivering Deeper Caring and Smarter Healthcare throughout our communities. Career opportunities exist on diverse teams across our many facilities where you can search open positions and apply online to join #teamMHSflorida.

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Summary:

Provide direct care to adult or pediatric/neonatal patients undergoing procedures that include diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac catheterizations, peripheral interventions, neuro-interventions, electrophysiology procedures including implants and ablations, and interventional radiology procedures. Ensure open and effective channels of communication with patients, family/caregivers and all health care team members involved in the pre/intra/post-care of the patients.

Responsibilities:

Intervenes in emergency situations when changes in patient condition necessitates.Assists the physician during diagnostic and interventional procedures, including Neuro, EP studies, pacemaker implantation and related procedures in the lab and remotely as indicated.Performs and interprets hemodynamic waveforms. Operates complex physiologic recording computer system including routine programs for diagnostic procedures and special measurement programs for interventional procedures. Maintains storage and retrieval systems for all records.Ability to establish and maintain hemostasis at the arterial access site post procedure and monitor for and respond to evident and occult bleeding complications quickly and appropriately.Prepares surgical trays, instruments, contrast media, room and patient for scheduled procedures.Assess and manage critically ill patients with complex heart disease and other co-morbidities throughout the procedures.Provides constant "policy defined" monitoring of all patients receiving moderate sedation.Provides age developmental appropriate care.Identifies and has extensive knowledge of the application and technical aspects of all equipment and supplies used in all diagnostic and interventional procedures including Cardiac, EP, Interventional Radiology, Neuro, Peripheral Vascular, and Hybrid.Develops and implements individual plans of care in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN OF CARE, KNOWLEDGE OF DISEASE PROCESS, ORGANIZATION SKILLS (4), PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING, PROBLEM SOLVING - PATIENT CARE, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

Accredited Program: Nursing (Required)ACLS American Heart E-Card (ACLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), ACLS American Heart RQI E-Card (ACLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), ACLS Certification_non ecard (ACLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), ACLS Certification (ACLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), ACLS Certification Grace (ACLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), PALS American Academy of Pediatrics (PALS AAP) - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), PALS American Heart_non ecard (PALS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), PALS American Heart E-Card (PALS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), PALS American Heart RQI E-Card (PALS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), PALS Certification Grace (PALS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), PALS Red Cross (PALS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), Registered Nurse Compact License (RN LICENSE COMPACT) - Compact RN Multistate, Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Must be able to handle an emergency crisis and unpredictable situations. The position requires a considerable amount of physical work including lifting up to 50 pounds; any work load exceeding 50 pounds will require assistance. Color vision for perceiving changes in patients' skin color and colors of medicines and solutions, hearing to distinguish differences in heartbeat and breathing of patients, and motor coordination and manual dexterity to coordinate hands, eyes, and fingers. Required Work Experience: Minimum of one year RN experience required. Other Information: One year of Cardiovascular Lab/ Interventional Radiology experience preferred. Cardiac Catheterization or other related procedural areas, one year of critical care experience in a hospital setting preferred. Acute/ Critical RN experience preferred. National Certification in area of clinical specialty (preferred).Additional Education Info: BSN preferred.Additional Credential Info: Active Florida or multi-state RN license, required. National Certification in area of clinical specialty (preferred).

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Bending and Stooping = 0%
• Climbing = 0%
• Keyboard Entry = 0%
• Kneeling = 0%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Reaching = 0%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 0%
• Running = 0%
• Sitting = 0%
• Squatting = 0%
• Standing = 0%
• Walking = 0%
• Audible Speech = 0%
• Hearing Acuity = 0%
• Smelling Acuity = 0%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Depth Perception = 0%
• Distinguish Color = 0%
• Seeing - Far = 0%
• Seeing - Near = 0%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 0%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 0%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 0%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 0%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 0%
• Asbestos = 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
• Dust = 0%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
• Hazardous Medication = 0%
• Latex = 0%
• Computer Monitor = 0%
• Domestic Animals = 0%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
• Fire Risk = 0%
• Hazardous Noise = 0%
• Heating Devices = 0%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Magnetic Fields = 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 0%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 0%
• Potential Electric Shock = 0%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
• Radiation = 0%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 0%

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Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

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We are proud to offer Veteran's Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.

Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.

If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net

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